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Knightsbridge is the name of the tube stop I get off of, the area I live in, and one of the nicest parts of London to live in. When speaking to a Londoner I try to avoid telling them the location of my housing because it only reforcers their stereotype of those "very wealthy americans". I have decided to give you a miny tour of the area complete with about one picture because that's all that will upload for now.
First off. I go out my door, turn down a charming cobblestone alley, cross the street, turn right and there is Harrod's.
(alright. i was going to insert a picture here, but the uploader tool isen't working at the moment-check back later for pictures. )
For those of you who the name Harrod's means nothing let me explain. (For those of you who know Harrods-yeah, i know, unbelievable) Harrod's is about the biggest/most expensive department store in the world. Harrods doesn't pay for electricity or for those million little light bulbs that cover it at night-it makes it's own electricity. Harrod's doesn't pay the city for water, no no, it pumps it's water up on it's own. Harrods will sell absolutely anything from a single bobby pin to a real live elephant if need be (and has). In it's windows display you will see the usual you know...clothes, plasma tvs...cars. To be walking in Knightsbridge with some kind of green Harrod's bag trimmed in gold says something about you (the more you have-the better). Even if you can't afford anything in Harrod's (like me) it is still worth going in and having a stroll about the place. Yes, you feel very small when you look on the price tags, but it is beautifully constructed and supposedlly the food area is something to write home about. On a side note the owner of Harrods is the father of the man who died in the car crash alongside Diana princess of Wales.

So aside from Harrod's. There are other key shopping stores here, but none stand out so clearly as Harrods.
About 3 doors down from where I live (that would be past the imported rug seller and the pub) there is Mr. Chow's which seems to be a charming little chinese food place. This is rumored to be Prince William's favorite place to have chinese. My eyes are open. Across the street is an unmarked club which is where, I'm told, several stars go to kick back. Last night the street was said to be parked full of mercedes and rolls royces and when I arrived home i noticed there were some men in black coats with camaras waiting outside it. But when you live in Knightsbridge...you just keep walking when those things occur. (I did hear someone say that Brad Pitt and his newest love were in town-but eh, i never believe the rumors)

also in the area...right next door actually is the Iraqi Embassy. Since the beginning of my stay here i have wondered why there is always an armed policeman (armed policemen in London are very very rare...the police force does not usually carry guns) always outside trompping around. This is because of the embassy. I find this interesting.